Week 4 wobbly legs!

[Skyart]

Week 4 run 2 completed- it was tough but weirdly I felt ok - apart from heavy legs- during the jogging bits. But after each section my legs felt very wobbly and tired. Don’t think I running too fast- could barely class it as a trot and I’m not getting too puffed. Presume this is all normal? Worried I’m not doing something right!

[jiggles7 Graduate]

YAY well done completing R2! Week four I found toughest after the first week. Might be worth checking your hydration re heavy legs - maybe your electrolytes too. I think I also had to start including calf stretches at this point too from recollection. try the above, it has helped me. no doubt the more experienced members can offer further advice

[Skyart Graduate in reply to jiggles7]

Thanks! I’ll investigate - not sure what electrolyte levels really means in practise although I have heard of them!

[jiggles7 Graduate in reply to Skyart]

basically you take a effervescent tablet in water (like the vitamin C ones), before you run. it's the salts your body need to stay hydrated, sodium, potassium and magnesium. I drink one the night before and right before I go out on a jaunt.

[Skyart Graduate in reply to jiggles7]

I see! Thanks- I’ll try that and see if things are better

[jiggles7 Graduate in reply to Skyart]

hope it helps Stretches, too, don't forget them.